.307 | to Gabe, from Ella

Gabe, I don't remember the first conversation we ever had. I don't remember talking to you on the night we met, or what we first texted each other about, or when we realized our friendship would last longer than the relationships that introduced us to each other. Becoming your friend happened without my notice until suddenly you were my best friend, my editor, and my sibling. I am grateful every day for your advice, feedback, TikTok links and endless support. I do not know who I would be as a writer without you. I do not know who I would be as an activist without you. And I do not know what music I would listen to without you. Thank you for choosing me as your platonic potato person. I am so proud of the man you're becoming.